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Overall, this was such a valuable resource for us this year! We absolutely loved it and look forward to using it again in the future. The students felt very motivated and Carrie is a real celebrity in our classroom. Thank you!

Megan Hurster, Weilemann School of Discovery, 6th-8th grade, Charter

Our Investigations

Each of our free curriculum-aligned investigations includes a series of activities incorporating the museum's scientific collections and staff that can be used as designed or adapted to fit your students' needs. The instructional guides will provide tips on pacing, implementation, and curriculum alignment of each investigation.

Why Register?

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It’s free!

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Full access to all investigations and their activities.

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Instructional Guides, Research Assistant Notebooks, and more for each investigation.

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Assessment rubrics for student learning



What is Research Quest?

Research Quest is a series of free online investigations created by the Natural History Museum of Utah for middle school teachers and students. These investigations engage your students in a variety of virtual museum activities designed by and featuring our all-star team of scientists and educators.